Arrive to the receptions of the refugio Monteverde and be ready to start the adventure
Description
Local Expertise: Born and raised in Monteverde. We know every trail, every species, every secret spot.
Into the Unknown
Every step into Monteverde's forest is a discovery. Let curiosity guide you through one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
All Ages
Designed for children, adults and seniors alike. No experience required.
Digital Souvenirs
Take home stunning wildlife photos through our spotting scope — no professional camera needed.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
5:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 18+)
$25
Youth (ages 11–17)
$20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
pricing per person
What's included
Included
Parking lot
Flashlights
Pictures
Optical gear - spotting scope
Guide
Not included
Entrance to the trails $15 (you can pay at the reception of the place)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
12 reviews
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How it compares in Monteverde
Starting price $25 is 49% below the typical $49 for tours of similar length in Monteverde
Excurgo comparison of 203 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure take?
Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this Monteverde experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Can I cancel Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Arrive to the receptions of the refugio Monteverde and be ready to start the adventure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Monteverde Nocturnal Adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Olingo Expeditions Monteverde.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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EllieB201998
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Great experience - Daniel was an excellent guide and his English was fantastic. He told us lots about all the animals and was dedicated to finding different animals/reptiles/amphibians for us to see. The tour was excellent
Operator response
Happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you choosing my services
Pura vida
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H2877FCmathildem
July 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
We did the Curi Cancha tour as well as the night tour. The guide was great, he was actively looking for animals and explained things very well to us. We laughed a lot. We were able to see lots of different animals that our guide took pictures of!
We were delayed during the night outing and the guide waited for us without any problem.
10/10 I recommend!
Operator response
Thank you for choosing my services I really appreciate it and I'm very happy to see that you guys had a great time
Pura vida
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Dreamer58839776962
June 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Great experience! Our guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He found so many birds and insects. We recommend this tour
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me, and thank you for choosing my
services, feel free to visit Monteverde anytime you are very welcome
pura vida
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MaryAnn_K
March 6, 2024 · via Viator
Raul, our tour guide, was...
Raul, our tour guide, was great. He loved showing us all the wonders of the forest. I do not know how he saw so many animals. We saw sloths, a kinkajou, a red eyed frog, woodpecker, viper, tarantula!
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Leonardo_Netherlands
January 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Don't go (direct) with these guys
Very bad experience with Dani of Olingo at booking an expedition. Tried to arrange for a nighttour and informed at Olingo directly as they ask you to do. Dani tried to rip us of for an extra couple of bucks. When I asked for explanation he became irritated, and even cancelled the tour we booked on their own website. So, if you want to do a tour with these guys, don't call them. Book at Tripadvisor or GyG. They get irritated so easily. We went for a wonderfull other experience with great biodiversity in the neighbourhood.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear the experience left you with a negative impression, and we would like to offer some important clarification regarding our pricing structure.
When booking directly with us, the price includes not only the guided tour but also the trail entrance fees — costs that are required to access the reserve and are collected independently of our services. Because direct bookings allow us to avoid third-party commission fees, we are able to absorb those entrance costs and offer a truly all-inclusive price. What may appear as a higher rate compared to platforms like TripAdvisor or GetYourGuide is, in fact, the complete cost of the experience — with no hidden or additional expenses upon arrival.
Bookings made through third-party platforms, on the other hand, typically cover the guide service only. Entrance fees are then charged separately on-site, which can create the impression of a lower upfront price while ultimately costing the same or more.
We regret that this was not communicated clearly enough during your inquiry, and we understand how the difference in pricing could feel confusing without that context. It was never our intention to cause frustration, and we are sorry the tour did not take place.
We hope this clarifies our model, and we sincerely wish you continued wonderful experiences in the region.
Warm regards,
The Olingo Expeditions Team
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Louise L
June 26, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour
Even though the group was I little troublesome the guide did a great job, very nice, informativ and he had great humor.
Operator response
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it
Pura vida
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robinmX9982NO
June 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Very safe and beautiful experience
Daniel was a great guide, very friendly and with an amazing eye.
We got to see lots of animals and he took very nice photos with our mobile phone.
Also he knows a lot about the plants and animals and was able to answer all our questions.
We felt really safe during our tour.
Thanks Daniel, Pura Vida.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it. Pura vida and enjoy the rest of your trip
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Marc_D
January 23, 2023 · via Viator
Nice tour
Danny our guide was knowledgeable. He was a little difficult to hear sometimes. We saw a sloth, tarantula, toucans, turkey, frogs, walking stick and a snake. Personally I was a little bored but my expectations may have been too high.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your comment, Pura vida
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Ingact
January 15, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing night tour with Daniel
I booked a night tour with Daniel and it has been
so far the highlight of my trip. We spotted many animals and Daniel was explaining a lot and knew the answer to every question. In addition, he would also take great photos of each and every animal the whole time - only can highly recommend the tour with Daniel!!
Operator response
Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed the night tour, Pura Vida.
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G6576UWcarment
October 3, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely do.
Top guide! At first a bit busy because of other groups, but he sought peace.
Spotted a lot and can take beautiful pictures.